DE202009010122U1 - Transport carton for transporting bicycle frames - Google Patents

Abstract

Transport carton for transporting bicycle frames, with
an outer carton (10, 16),
a receiving element (20) arranged in the outer carton (10, 16),
with the receiving element 20 connected fixing elements (50) for fixing the bicycle frame (22) on the receiving element (20) and
Spacers (28, 30) for keeping the bicycle frame (22) at a distance from inner walls (12, 24, 78).

Description

The The invention relates to a transport carton for transporting bicycle frames.

With Help of transport cartons become individual bicycle frames for example shipped to end customers through parcel delivery services. For this it is customary, the Bicycle frame in a cuboid box to ship, whereby it around damages of the Bicycle frame is required to cushion this. This is done, for example, by filling the cavities with Bubble wrap. Such a packaging of a bicycle frame is time consuming. Also for Unpacking is time-consuming for the customer, as all of them first for example with adhesive tapes fixed bubble wrap or other protective elements removed Need to become, before the customer sees the purchased bicycle frame. In this respect such a packaging for a high quality product like a bicycle frame does not provide adequate packaging The elaborate upholstery with bubble wrap or similar Protective elements, however, is mandatory to avoid damage during transport of the frame.

task The invention is a transport carton for transporting bicycle frames to create, with the bicycle frame safely transported can, with the packaging cost is reduced.

The solution The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the claim 1.

Of the Transport carton according to the invention for bicycle frames has an outer carton in which a receiving element is arranged. The receiving element serves to pick up the bicycle frame. For this purpose are with the receiving element Fixing elements connected by fixing the bicycle frame takes place on the receiving element. The bicycle frame is preferable fixed to the receiving element such that the entire bicycle frame worn by the receiving element. According to the invention are also spacers intended. The spacers are located on the inner walls of the outer carton and on the receiving element or the bicycle frame itself, so that the bicycle frame is at a distance to the inner walls of the outer carton is held. In particular, amounts the distance at least one centimeter. Related to the outer carton So the bike frame floats inside the box. this has the invention essential advantage that the bicycle frame, the inner walls of the outer carton not touched and thus during transport to the outer carton acting forces or punches not transferred to the bicycle frame become. The provision of bubble wrap or other protective elements not necessary.

Preferably the receiving element is formed or in the outer carton arranged that the receiving element also during transport within of the outer carton can not move. This also ensures that a move the bicycle frame does not take place. As for the packaging of the bicycle frame is not necessary to beat this with bubble wrap but only the bicycle frame over the fixing must be connected to the receiving element and the receiving element together with the frame then in the outer carton can be placed, the packaging cost is significantly reduced. Furthermore, this is at least the same security as when driving of the bicycle frame in bubble wrap. In particular, is through a preferably defined arrangement of the bicycle frame on the Capture element also ensures that no damage to the Bicycle frame occurs due to packaging error. This can be done at improper wrapping of the bicycle frame done by bubble wrap. Another advantage the transport carton according to the invention is that the bicycle frame is not in bubble wrap must be taken and thus after opening the outer carton the bicycle frame immediately for visible to the customer. As a result, the appearance is clear improves and corresponds to the high quality of the product.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, at least a part of the spacers is connected to the receiving element. Preferably, a part of the spacers is formed integrally with the receiving element, in particular as tabs of the receiving element. The receiving element is, like the outer carton also, preferably made of cardboard. The spacers are preferably made by folding or folding over edges of the receiving element. By folding over the edges by about 90 °, the outer edges of the receiving element abut against an inner wall of the outer carton in this area. The spacers thus act as a kind of riot elements or feet when the receiving element is arranged in the outer carton. In particular, each opposite edges of the receiving element are folded over in the same direction. Here are at least two edges, preferably folded over in the opposite direction. Thus, in a four-sided receiving element, preferably two edges in one direction and two edges in the other direction are unfucked. Referring to the bicycle frame, two edges on the side facing away from the bicycle frame side of the receiving element and two edges on the frame side of the receiving element provided that the frame substantially on one side of the up rests element.

Preferably is the receiving element apart from the preferably folded over edges designed as a flat flat cardboard. This can be frame recesses have, in particular a frame recess is provided through the part of the frame rear triangle protrudes. This can reduce the thickness of the outer carton, then only slightly wider than the width of the rear triangle at the dropouts of the frame have to be. This ensures that the dropouts of the rear end do not hit inner walls of the outer carton but have a distance to them.

The especially flat configured receiving element has an outer contour and size, that of the inner contour of the outer carton equivalent. The receiving element is thus on all side walls of the outer carton on, so that slippage of the receiving element within the outer carton is avoided.

at a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the Recording element on several fixing element recordings. It can do this For example, be recesses in the fixing Completely or partially plugged. Due to the provision of several Fixing elements recordings, it is possible to attach the fixing Arrange different locations of the receiving element. The position the individual fixing element recordings is chosen such that different frame sizes and / or different frame types like road bikes and mountain bikes on the the same receiving element can be fixed. It is only for this required, the fixing elements with the appropriate fixing element recordings connect to. This is it for a size Number of different frames possible, the same receiving element to use, with only the position of the fixing to the appropriate framework needs to be adapted. Likewise it is possible that the size of the outer carton thus for a variety of different frames is suitable, as always the same receiving element is arranged. Possibly. is a small number provided different receiving elements, so that each groups can be fixed to bicycle frame on the same receiving element. Preferably However, all have Receiving elements the same outer dimension so that they are arranged in the same outer carton can. It is therefore only a single size of outer cartons required, with all the bicycle frames for the Transport can be packed.

to Training the fixing element recordings, it is possible corresponding in cross section, for example punch out rectangular areas in the receiving element. For improvement the stiffness it is possible auszuschanzen the corresponding recesses only in such a way that the Recess is formed only by folding away tabs. The Austanzung thus preferably takes place by U-shaped cuts.

The individual fixing elements preferably have a substantially cuboid basic body Cardboard on. This is in a preferred embodiment of a flat Cut made by folding. The fixing element preferably has at least one stop element, which with the main body through Bonding can be connected. However, the stopper can also be a part of the particular folded body and thus by be made the same cut. The stop element is used cause the fixing element is not completely through the fixing element recording can be pushed. The fixing element is particularly preferred embodiment thus on both sides of the particular flat receiving element in front. Here, on one side of the fixing of the bicycle frame with connected to the fixing. This can be done for example by a attached to the fixing Velcro or the like. On the opposite Side is the fixing preferably so far opposite to the Receptacle in front of it, in its packed state on an inside of the outer carton is applied. The fixing element thus serves at the same time as a spacer and in particular for stiffening. On the box during transport acting punches or the like are thus intercepted. In particular, the danger that impressions of the outer carton thereby reduced.

at a further preferred embodiment of the transport carton according to the invention has a lid of the outer carton a rupturable cover element on. By appropriate tear-open elements such as perforation lines, tear threads or the like is it therefore for possible for the customer, to open the transport box quickly and easily. One complete Removal or removal of the lid is not required.

The outer carton is preferably designed in such a way that the one carton part has a base element which is surrounded by four side walls which extend upwards substantially perpendicular to the base element. Within these side walls, the receiving element is arranged together with the bicycle frame. By a lid member, which also has a base member and four side walls, the box is closed. This has the consequence that double-walled side elements are formed and thereby the Stei the carton is greatly improved. It is particularly preferred to provide at least one anti-theft device on overlapping side walls. By theft prevention is preferably carried out a connection of the two adjoining side walls. In this case, the anti-theft device may be melted, so that an opening of the box can not be done without destroying the seal. This ensures that the customer can immediately determine if the box has been tampered with.

following the invention will be described with reference to a preferred embodiment explained in more detail in the accompanying drawings.

It demonstrate:

1 a schematic plan view of a arranged in a transport box bicycle frame,

2 a schematic plan view of the inside of the lid,

3 a schematic plan view of the unfolded receiving element,

4 a schematic plan view of the unfolded fixing element,

5 a schematic perspective view of the fixing,

6 a schematic sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in 1 .

7 a schematic plan view of a side wall of the carton in the direction of arrow VIII in 1 .

8th a schematic sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII in 7 .

9 a schematic plan view of an anti-theft element, and

10 a schematic side view of the anti-theft element.

The transport carton according to the invention for transporting bicycle frames has in plan view ( 1 and 2 ) has a trapezoidal contour. The outer carton has a lid 10 ( 2 ) on. This has a flat base 12 on top, with four perpendicular to the base 12 arranged side walls 14 connected is. According to the lid 10 The body of the box is also built up. This also has a base and four arranged perpendicular to the base side walls 18 on ( 1 ). The base of the cardboard element 16 is in 1 not visible as these are from a receiving element 20 is covered. Both the lid 10 as well as the basic box 16 are made in one piece from cardboard. The side walls 14 respectively. 18 are produced by appropriate folding or folding as is usual with cardboard boxes. Here are the inner dimensions of the lid 10 slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the base box 16 so that the lid 10 so on the base board 16 can be plugged that the side walls 14 . 18 abut each other. There are thus double-walled side walls are formed, so that a rigid outer carton is realized.

Furthermore, the lid 10 burst members 15 such as a perforation or tear seams or tearing threads embedded in the paperboard, between the two tearing elements 15 To be able to remove arranged cover element.

In the in 1 illustrated embodiment is in the base box 16 the receiving element 20 arranged on which a road bike frame 22 is fixed. As seen from the top view 1 can be seen, the road bike frame on all sides a distance of possibly several centimeters to the inner walls 24 the side walls 18 on. Since the cross section of the receiving element substantially the inner dimensions of the base carton 16 matches and the frame 22 is fixed to the receiving element, carried out during transport neither a displacement of the frame 22 still the receiving element 20 , so always touching the interior walls 24 through the frame 22 is avoided.

In 3 is a plan view of the cut still unfolded carton for the production of the receiving element 20 shown. The cardboard has a flat base 26 whose trapezoidal outer dimensions substantially the inner dimension of the base box 16 correspond. With all four sides 28 the base area 26 are tabs 30 . 32 connected. The pages 28 this form creases along which the tabs 30 . 32 be bent. The tabs 30 . 32 act as spacers. This is realized in that in the illustrated embodiment, the opposing tabs 30 referred to the drawing plane to the rear and the likewise opposite tabs 32 be bent forwards each about 90 °. Because the bicycle frame on the base 26 is arranged, have the tabs or spacers 30 away from the frame, or are on the frame side facing away from the receiving element 20 arranged. Accordingly, the other two tabs 32 on the side of the frame relative to the receiving element 20 arranged. The outer edges 34 the tab or spacer 30 are thus on the in 1 invisible base surface of the base board 16 on. The edges 36 the tabs or spacers 32 lie on the inside of the base 12 of the lid 10 at.

Due to the width of the tabs 30 . 32 is the location of the receiving element 20 defined within the outer carton. It is thereby ensured that the frame also does not abut laterally on the inner walls of the outer carton, that is to say on the upper and lower side of the base carton or the lid. Also, a shift of the frame in this direction is avoided because the frame 22 on the receiving element 20 is fixed.

In the base area 26 is a frame recess 38 punched out. This is for example a passage opening through which a part of the rear frame of the bicycle frame (see 1 protrudes. Part of the rear frame of the bicycle frame is thus based on the 1 Rear of the receiving element 20 arranged.

Furthermore, the receiving element 20 in its base 26 a variety of fixing element recordings 40 on. All fixing element recordings 40 are formed in the illustrated embodiment such that corresponding to the thick lines 44 two substantially U-shaped cuts are provided. This creates two tabs 46 along the dashed edges 48 can be folded. This results in a rectangular opening in the illustrated embodiment, in the fixing 50 ( 5 ) can be inserted. Depending on the size and shape of the frame with the receiving element 20 to be connected, the individual fixing elements 50 in different fixing element recordings 40 used.

The fixing elements 50 have a basic body made of cardboard 52 also by folding a flat blank ( 4 ) is made. Here, the area forms 54 the top of the substantially cuboid base body 52 , The surfaces 56 form the side surfaces. The narrow sides are defined by the three overlapping elements 58 . 60 educated. For stabilization then the approach 62 folded inwards, with the tab 64 into the recess 66 the top 54 intervenes. Also connected to the flat body are tabs 68 , in particular via an adhesive connection with the side parts 56 get connected. The tabs 68 serve as stop elements. In this case, the stop is carried out in that one of the thickness of the cardboard corresponding top 70 the stop element 68 at the back of the base 26 of the receiving element 20 abuts when the fixing element 50 in 3 from the back into the fixing element holders 40 is inserted.

Furthermore, the side parts 56 openings 72 on, through which a Velcro tape 74 or another fastener is performed. Furthermore, at the top 54 a support made of soft material 76 arranged, in particular glued to prevent damage, in particular scratching of the frame.

For fixing the bicycle frame 22 on the receiving element 20 Thus, usually at least three fixing elements 50 through the three suitable for the appropriate frame size Fixierelement recordings 40 plugged. This is done in the direction of an arrow 77 ( 6 ) from a back of the base 26 of the receiving element 20 , Subsequently, the bicycle frame on the support elements 76 laid and with the help of Velcro 74 fixed. In the next step, the tabs or spacers 28 . 30 worked in the appropriate direction. Subsequently, the receiving element together with the frame in the base box 16 be placed. Here are the tabs on the one hand 28 on an inside 78 ( 6 ) of the base box 16 on. Furthermore, the fixing elements are also available 50 with the bottom 80 the side parts 56 on the inside 78 on. Because the tabs or spacers 30 relative to the spacers 28 pointing in the other direction, these lie with closed outer carton on the inside of the lid 10 at. The location of the receiving element 20 inside the outer carton 10 . 16 is thus clearly defined. The receiving element can not slip in any direction. This is touching any inside of the outer carton 10 . 16 through the frame 20 avoided.

For theft protection is in the side walls 14 . 18 a specially designed opening ( 7 and 8th ) educated. In the opening is in the 9 and 10 shown used, in particular designed as a plastic part anti-theft device, wherein a fuse is made by turning. The theft protection 82 is in 8th from the right through a first cardboard situation 84 the side wall 18 passed through, leaving a dish-shaped element 86 on the top of the second cardboard plague 88 rests. The on the cylindrical connecting element 90 the theft protection 82 arranged locking lugs 92 be through the opening of the inner cardboard ply 94 the side wall 14 as well as through the outer cardboard layer 96 the side wall 18 guided. By turning the anti-theft device in the direction of an arrow 98 become the locking lugs 92 between the cardboard plague 96 and the second cardboard situation 100 the side wall pivots. Pulling out the anti-theft device in 8th to the right is therefore no longer possible. The anti-theft device must first be turned back. In the closed position of theft protection this is prevented by a seal. This is through the two eyelets 102 ( 9 ) and protrudes into one recess 104 the cardboard plague 88 , Furthermore, at the locking lugs 92 locking lugs 106 arranged, which can engage in recesses in the cardboard position 96 are provided.

Claims (13)

Transport carton for transporting bicycle frames, with an outer carton ( 10 . 16 ), one in the outer carton ( 10 . 16 ) receiving element ( 20 ), with the receiving element 20 connected fixing elements ( 50 ) for fixing the bicycle frame ( 22 ) on the receiving element ( 20 ) and spacers ( 28 . 30 ) to the bicycle frame ( 22 ) at a distance to inner walls ( 12 . 24 . 78 ) to keep. Transport carton according to claim 1, characterized in that the spacers ( 28 . 30 ) at least partially with the receiving element ( 20 ), in particular as tabs ( 28 . 30 ) of the receiving element ( 20 ) are formed. Transport carton according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving element ( 20 ) is made of a flat cardboard box, the edges of which at least partially for the formation of the spacers ( 28 . 30 ) are umknickbar. Transport carton according to claim 3, characterized in that respective mutually opposite edges ( 28 . 30 ) are bent over in the same direction and have at least two edges in different directions. Transport carton according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving element ( 20 ) a frame recess ( 38 ), protrudes through which a part of a frame rear triangle. Transport carton according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the receiving element ( 20 ) several fixing element recordings ( 40 ) for connecting fixing elements ( 50 ) with the receiving element ( 20 ) in different positions for different frame sizes and / or frame types. Transport carton according to claim 6, characterized in that the fixing element recordings ( 40 ) are formed in particular as pre-punched recesses. Transport carton according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the fixing elements ( 50 ) a substantially cuboid base body ( 52 ) made of cardboard. Transport box according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the fixing elements ( 50 ) Stop elements ( 68 . 70 ), so that the fixing element ( 50 ) only partially by the fixing element recordings ( 40 ) is pluggable. Transport box according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the fixing elements ( 50 ) are additionally formed as spacers and on an inner wall ( 78 ) of the outer carton ( 10 . 16 ) issue. Transport box according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that in the fixing element recordings ( 40 ) used fixing elements ( 50 ) on the frame ( 22 ) facing away from the receiving element ( 20 ) protrude by a height equal to the distance between the inside ( 78 ) of the outer carton and the receiving element ( 20 ) corresponds. Transport carton according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a cover ( 10 ) of the outer carton a tearing element ( 15 ), in order to open a lid member by tearing can. Transport box according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that overlapping side walls ( 14 . 18 ) of the outer carton ( 10 . 16 ) by an anti-theft element ( 82 ), which is preferably sealed.